COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 白
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A burning candle; the rays of the sun
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How to Write 白 (bái) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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báiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bái
白
white
Common words
bái tiān
白天
daytime; during the day; day
bái sè
白色
white; fig. reactionary; anti-communist
míng bái
明白
clear; obvious; unequivocal; sensible; reasonable; to understand; to realize
bái jiǔ
白酒
baijiu, a spirit usually distilled from sorghum; (Tw) white wine (abbr. for 白葡萄酒[bai2 pu2 tao5 jiu3])
bái bái
白白
in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; white
bái lǐng
白领
white-collar; white-collar worker
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 白
Say “bái” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 白
Common words and phrases
bái tiān
daytime; during the day; day
bái sè
white; fig. reactionary; anti-communist
míng bái
clear; obvious; unequivocal; sensible; reasonable; to understand; to realize
bái jiǔ
baijiu, a spirit usually distilled from sorghum; (Tw) white wine (abbr. for 白葡萄酒[bai2 pu2 tao5 jiu3])
bái bái
in vain; to no purpose; for nothing; white
bái lǐng
white-collar; white-collar worker
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“白”。
Zhège zì shì “bái”.
This character is “白”.
我正在学习“白”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bái” zì.
I am learning the character “白”.
请写一遍“白”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bái”.
Please write “白” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 白?
白 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 白 (bái) mean?
白 (bái) means white.
What is the radical of 白?
The radical of 白 is 白, associated with Not yet classified.